2011 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2008 Volvo S40 S Diesel Automatic 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo S40 2.4l P1 FL Ice White (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Volvo S40 T5 sedan (2018-10-01) 02 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Volvo S40 T5 sedan (2018-10-01) 01 by EurovisionNim, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Volvo S40 S Diesel Automatic 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Volvo S40 T5 R-Design is a 2.5-liter turbocharged with an automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,150 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,150 ($45,014 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,025 ($46,279 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Modular turbocharged I5 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 83.0 x 93.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Cargo Volume | 13 ft³ |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (11.1 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2011 Volvo S40 4 DR AWD: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo S40. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 18, 2011 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 S40 PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CRACK ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY HAVE DEVELOPED DURING THE FORMING PROCESS IN COMPONENT PRODUCTION.
Consequence: THE CRACK COULD HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE FRONT STRUCTURE AND MAY REDUCE THE CRASH PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IF NO CRACK IS FOUND, NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED. IF THE INSPECTION REVEALS THAT A VEHICLE HAS A CRACK IN THE SIDE SUPPORT MEMBER, THE VEHICLE WILL IMMEDIATELY BE TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE. A NEW REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OF EQUAL SPECIFICATION WILL BE PROVIDED BY VOLVO. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AT 1-800-458-1552, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. EST. OR E-MAIL AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
NHTSA campaign 11V186000
Nov 22, 2010 · SEATS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RAIL'S DETECTION SYSTEM WAS MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND MAY PERMIT THE PASSENGER TO FORWARD THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM.
Consequence: POSITIONING OF THE SEAT BEYOND THE INTENDED MAXIMUM CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT POWER SEAT STOPS FOR BOTH FRONT SEATS FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "END STOP" AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552 OR AT CUSTOMERCARE@VOLVOFORLIFE.COM.
NHTSA campaign 10V591000
5 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo S40
Owner Complaints
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo S40 (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 VOLVO S40. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.